complete verse (Psalm 47:4)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 47:4:

  • Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
    “He chose for us our inheritance,
    the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
    Selah” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
  • Newari:
    “He chose [this] inheritance for us.
    And this, for the ones He loves
    is a matter of pride.
    Sela” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon:
    “He chose for us (excl.) the land which we (excl.) will-inherit, which Jacob his beloved boasted-about.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • Laarim:
    “God chose for us the land to inherit,
    who he is proud of the people of Jacob who he loved.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
  • Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
    “Ametuchagulia nchi hii kuwa urithi wetu,
    ambayo wanafurahia wa jamaa ya Yakobo,
    ambaye anawapenda.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
  • English:
    “He chose for us this land where we now live; we Israeli people, whom he loves, are proud that we own this land.
    (Think about that!)” (Source: Translation for Translators)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted